Supporting your team is crucial in football. The manager can prepare the players for the game, but supporters keep them going until the final whistle.
 

If you’re not quite match fit and would prefer being pitch side … there’s plenty to do there too! The 12th man is a term commonly used to describe fans in the stadium during a game. Since traditional soccer allows a maximum of eleven players on the field at any one time, the 12th represents the body of supporters. Their presence can have a profound impact on how the teams perform.

In this section, you can find out more about:

• How to get involved
• Participating in the Old Mutual Mexican Wave
• Adding photos to the Fan Gallery